Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) originated in China over 4000 years ago. The TCM
philosophy believes there is an energy called Qi that circulates
throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. If this
energy is in a balanced state in the body and flowing freely throughout
the meridians, health is maintained. If the flow of energy is blocked
or disrupted, pain, illness and disease occur. Acupuncture works to
restore the balance of energy and free the flow of Qi, by using specific
combinations of acupuncture points. Treatment involves the insertion of
very fine sterilized needles, disposable and never re-used, into the
skin at various acupuncture points. The needles are left in place for
only a few minutes or up to 40 minutes. Other techniques used by a
practitioner include, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, acupressure,
massage, laser, nutrition, herbs, meditation and exercise.

Acupuncturists will listen carefully to your health
history and symptoms, feel subtle variations in your pulses on your
wrist, and look at the condition of your tongue, overall appearance of
your face, muscles, skin and emotional state. These are all important
indicators of your condition which provide vital clues to an overall
pattern of health or disease.

Dr. Kapetanakos, a native of South Carolina, has ten years of experience as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. He felt compelled to pursue a career in Eastern medicine after an accident for which acupuncture provided a dramatic recovery and resolution to pain. His education includes a Masters and Doctorate of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Kapetanakos is NCCAOM certified. Dr. Kapetanakos comes to us with excellent recommendations from the family physician group with which he practices in Anderson, SC and from his work in Aiken, SC.

Although Dr. Kapetanakos treats many different issues with acupuncture, he specializes in treating pain. Some examples of common issues treated are: back and neck pain, migraine headaches, arthritis, tendonitis, sciatica, neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, frozen shoulder and most sports related injuries.

“Aiken-Augusta Holistic Health is a business practice location, and neither
Aiken-Augusta Holistic Health nor any clinician has responsibility for the
quality of care of any other clinician. Be advised each clinician is responsible
for his or her own care and quality of care.”

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